I have to say "ditto" to Addy's note below. i was sort of disappointed when Henry grew and grew but am now so relieved he has some heft. I am very aftraid right now of having taken in (not yet but due soon) a runt. After reading what you have all said not just now but over the past few years IMO it does not sound like a wise choice.
Not only have I heard of increased health risks and vulnerability of their small size but I've heard often little mommy's endure repeated C- sections with unconscionable breeders who want to get the "big buck" for teacup size. Very sad. Any more comments on runts welcome. I will probably also do a seperate post today. Bless all the babies teeny and large! best, michelle and henry in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, NY -----Original Message----- From: address2000 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Sat, 16 Feb 2008 1:45 am Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Teacup Chihuahuas = WORNG Wow! I was dissappointed that my 2, supposedly, "tea cup chi's", kept getting bigger and bigger till they both weigh about 9-10 lbs. I thought I had been taken to the cleaners, because I thought I was paying extra for a "tea cup" size. For the first time I am very glad they didn't stay small. It would break my heart to lose one of my girls so young. And, I sure can't afford a lot of vet bills. TY! for your post, makes me grateful for what I have. Blessings to u and your's :-) Addy Jennifer Basulto wrote: >I totally agree! I do know that there is no such >thing as a teacup chi but the smaller ones are very >fragile. I have a 3 lb. chi who has epilepsy, >allergies to just about everything and by 3 years old, >already had a pin in her leg! I also had a friend who >had a 1.5 lb chi fully grown who had a massive heart >attack and died at 2 years old. (very sad) The small, >small ones exist but in my opinion, they just need to >be in extra caring hands, not around children or >larger dogs and someone who is ready for alot of vet >visits and alot of $$$. > >Jennifer, Maca, Milo, Maxi >--- marsha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________ More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com
